Amazon Marks Launchpad Milestone
Amazon Launchpad, a program dedicated to empowering startups and other innovative new brands to grow in Amazon’s store, is celebrating five years of launching new products.
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Report: Amazon To Buy Startup Zoox
According to a recent media report, Amazon has reportedly agreed to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc. in a deal worth more than $1 billion that gives the company options to use autonomous technology in either ride-hailing or its delivery network.
Walmart Acquires Startup Aspectiva
Walmart has acquired Aspectiva, an Israeli-based startup, for an undisclosed sum. As part of the acquisition, Aspectiva will be joining Walmart’s Store No. 8, the incubation arm launched by the retailer.
Amazon Teams With ‘Shark Tank’
Amazon has become an official retail partner for “Shark Tank.” The new Amazon Launchpad Shark Tank Collection highlights products seen on the show.
Bluewater Names Urban Drinking Water Challenge Winners
Bluewater Group, Imagine H2O and 11th Hour Racing have named the 2018 winners of the Urban Drinking Water Challenge. The challenge is a global innovation competition to deploy and scale decentralized drinking water solutions for fast-growing, water-scarce cities.
Albertsons, Greycroft Form Technology Investment Fund
Albertsons and venture capital firm Greycroft have created an investment fund, of up to $50 million over time, that will invest in and aim to help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery channel.
Biem Butter Sprayer Featured On ‘Shark Tank’
The Biem butter sprayer from Brevda was featured on the October 14 episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
Best Buy Launches Ignite Startup Program
Best Buy is launching its Ignite program to give consumers access to the latest technology from inventive entrepreneurs and startups in consumer electronics.
Staples Brings Workbar To Boston Stores
Staples is providing professionals and small business operators a new way to get the job done. The office superstore has opened three initial Workbar at Staples locations in the Boston area.
Amazon Launchpad Teams With Kickstarter On Collection
Amazon Launchpad has teamed with Kickstarter to launch a collection featuring more than 300 Kickstarter products available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Staples Teams With Workbar For Office Space Initiative
Staples is collaborating with Workbar, a company that provides office facilities to people who need space to conduct business. Workbar…
Brookstone Celebrates 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Brookstone, and the retailer has expanded its product development efforts and undertaken new…
Staples Explores New Product Development Through Crowdfund Contest
A competition for startup companies created by Fundable and sponsored by Staples, the Crowd2Shelf Contest, drew thousands of participants and…
Amazon Launchpad Aims To Support Product Startups
Amazon has introduced a new program called Launchpad, which has been developed to make it easier for startups, including those…